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Fuming over Greenland rebuff, Trump cancels Denmark visit

Clip: 08/21/2019 | 7m 37s  | Video has closed captioning.

President Trump has canceled a planned trip to Denmark because Danish leadership refused to discuss selling Greenland. In Denmark, Trump's decision was seen as "doubly offensive" considering he had reportedly pushed for a grand welcome from the longtime U.S. ally. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports on Copenhagen's reaction and why climate change is putting Greenland in the spotlight.

Aired: 08/21/19

Rating: NR

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